Category: Parenting

  • How to Make a Decision: Finding Clarity Through Your Priorities

    Learn practical ways to make decisions with clarity. Psychotherapy in Sacramento & El Dorado Hills helps teens & adults align choices with priorities.

  • Your Teen and Smartphones/ Social Media – What’s a Parent To Do?!

    Being a parent in this digital era often means navigating two interwoven worlds: the promise and pitfalls of smartphones and social media. These tools can empower teens with connectivity, creativity, and learning—but they can also contribute to anxiety, sleep disruption, and social pressure.  In our digitally saturated world, smartphones and social media play significant roles…

  • Holiday Mental Health Tips:

    Caring For Yourself During a Busy Season The holiday season is sometimes described [by Hallmark] as the most wonderful time of the year—but for many people, it can also feel overwhelming, stressful, or lonely. Between gatherings, financial pressures, and busy schedules, it’s easy to lose sight of self-care. For those who are grieving the loss…

  • College Blog Bundle

    Applying, Choosing, and What to Expect as a Parent of a College Applicant I’m repopulating some of my archived blog entries into bundle categories, for easy access.  Today’s theme = college. Parents: Learn about what to expect when your teen is applying to college (hint: it’s way different from when you were applying!): https://hopeintherapy.com/2019/11/19/what-to-expect-when-your-teen-is-applying-to-college/ Students: …

  • What To Do When You’re In the “Sandwich Generation”

    For many adults in their 40s, 50s, or even early 60s, life right now can feel like a relentless balancing act. You’re raising teenagers who are pushing for independence while needing your guidance more than ever—and at the same time, you’re supporting aging parents who may be experiencing increasing needs for care, attention, and advocacy.…